Five Parties Hold Separate Political Rallies at Maghi Mela Ahead of Punjab 2027 Polls

The Maghi Mela in Sri Muktsar Sahib saw a revival of political rallies after several years, with five parties including AAP, BJP, SAD, and splinter Akali groups holding separate events ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. AAP organized a large rally with leaders like Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal, while BJP held its first-ever Maghi Mela conference, promoting the Haryana governance model. SAD criticized AAP over unfulfilled promises and sacrilege case delays. Congress abstained, urging Akal Takht clarification on political events during religious occasions.